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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 569,638.45, 853,710.18 and 419,174.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 569,638.45, 853,710.18 and 419,174.20 is: 628,211.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    569,638.45 : 853,710.18 = 419,174.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    569,638.45/853,710.18 = 419,174.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    569,638.45x = 853,710.18 × 419,174.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    569,638.45x = 357,853,281,733.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 357,853,281,733.36/569,638.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 628,211.25

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